This is the Panama hat made with the classic pinched-crown style of a traditional fedora. Made by the Bollman Hat Company, renowned haberdashers since 1868, it is handcrafted in Ecuador from the bleached leaves of the paja toquilla palm, the traditional plant fiber used to make Panama hats since they were first discovered by North Americans in the early 1900s during construction of the Panama Canal. Decorated with a 1 1/2" grosgrain band, the crown's unique woven fibers allow air to circulate while its 2"-wide brim provides 360º of sun protection. Natural. (1 oz.)

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Sizing

Size

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Hat Size

7" - 7 1/8"

7 1/4" - 7 3/8"

7 1/2" - 7 5/8"

Head Circumference

22 1/4" - 22 3/8"

22 1/2" - 23 1/4"

23 1/2" - 24"

How To Determine Your Hat Size

To get the proper fit in a hat, we recommend that you measure your head to determine your proper hat size.

How to Measure Your Head

Use a good quality tape measure, such as those used for sewing, to achieve the most accurate measurement.

Wrap the measuring tape around your head. The tape should be placed where you want the hat to rest, usually 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch above the top of your ears. For the best-looking and most comfortable fit, the bottom of the tape should touch your eyebrows while positioned straight around your head. Don't pull the tape too snugly or your hat will fit that tightly.

Once you've positioned the tape exactly where you want it, measure to the nearest one-eighth inch, or three millimeters.

Measure your head a second and third time to ensure accuracy.

Lifetime Guarantee

The Panama Fedora comes with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee at no additional charge. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.

Should you have any questions, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call 1-800-321-1484 to speak with a product specialist or email us at customerservice@hammacher.com to receive a response within one hour.

The sizing is poor. Even though an extra large was ordered what arrived seemed like it was fit only for a child with a very large head!

Sizing:

Feels half size too small

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your feedback. Please reference the sizing tab on our website for proper sizing. Also, please remember that if you are not fully satisfied with this product, our customer service team will be happy to assist you with returning it to us – they can be reached 24 hours a day at 1-800-321-1484.

I bought this hat for myself and at first I was not sure about its quality because the catalog did not mentioned the "grade" of the straw. However, Hammacher & Schlemmer offer wonderful and reliable quality products, so I went out on a limb and bought it. I could not be happier on my descision. I have received complements on the hat by family and friends and I have recommended it to everybody to buy it at Hammacher & Schlemmer. Thank you for your wonderful products.